With its lofty all-wood ceilings and polished tiled floors, this rustic home has been kept satisfyingly simple yet perfectly functional with traditional furnishings and a neutral palette. The interior’s swathes of whites and creams offset the garden’s kaleidoscope of colours. Outside, among the fruit trees and scented flowering shrubs, you’ll find a large pool bordered by sunbeds, quaint al fresco dining spots and peeks of the ocean emerging over the hedgerows. Fire up the wood-burning barbecue for slap-up Greek feasts under the veranda or head into nearby Karteros for casual dinners in authentic tavernas. When the afternoons are positively scorching, stroll just 800 metres to Xenia Beach and get lost in the swirls of fine golden sands and clear blue waters.

Home truths:
*While a car isn’t essential, it’s recommended if you wish to explore the surrounding area
*Take care when walking into town as the road doesn’t have pavements